PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA 
 

 

Philip Klatchko, Vice-Chair
Lyn Calerdine
Doug Donenfeld
Randy Lowe
Lisa Middleton
J.R. Roberts
Kathy Weremiuk

Staff Liaisons:
Flinn Fagg, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Michael Daudt, City Attorney
Terri Hintz, Planning Administrative Coordinator
Savat Khamphou, Assistant Director of Public Works
David Newell, Associate Planner
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner

Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the meeting is the Planning Department, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall, Planning Department. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Planning Department at (760) 323-8245.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Planning Department, (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

Planning Commission meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Thursday, 1:30 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm on the City’s website: www.palmspringsca.gov.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 2, 2015. A posting of this Agenda can be found on the City’s website at: www.palmspringsca.gov. Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5 the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the public meeting of the Planning Commission is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Planning Commission will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on Consent Calendar and other agenda items; and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Please note that the Planning Commission is prohibited from taking action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Three (3) minutes is allowed for each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings maybe offered at this time or at the time of the hearing.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Commission for separate discussion at this time.

1A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 24, 2015

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of June 24, 2015.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2A. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) 92.09.01 AND 92.09.02 TO ALLOW TATTOO PARLORS AND BODY PIERCING STUDIOS IN THE C-2, HC, C-M, M-1-P, M-1 AND M-2 ZONING DISTRICTS (CASE 5.1373 ZTA). (FF)

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to the City Council.


2B. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A REQUEST TO CONSIDER A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR 34TH AVENUE TO SHORE BRIDGE LANE BETWEEN CROSSLEY ROAD AND MARGUERITE STREET (CASE 5.1375 SNC). (FF)

RECOMMENDATION: Provide a recommendation to the City Council.

3. NEW BUSINESS:

3A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF ARQUILLA ROAD SOUTH OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE TO WILLIAM KRISEL WAY AND TO ESTABLISH THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2015 (CASE 5.1380 SNC). (FF)

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. 
 
3B. WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC, REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 343; A 54,122-SQUARE FOOT OFFICE AND RETAIL CENTER LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES AND CROSSLEY ROAD (CASE 5.1164-PD 343). (ER)

RECOMMENDATION: Consider the request and take appropriate action. 
 
3C. REVIEW OF AN APPROVED LAND USE PERMIT ISSUED TO MIGGY’S CANTINA, LLC FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT / MUSICIANS AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1555 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD-131 / I.L. (CASE LUP 13-067). (DN)

RECOMMENDATION: To review and provide direction to the Planning Director. 
 
4. OTHER BUSINESS:

4A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

      1. Election of Chair
      2. Election of Vice-Chair 
 
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission. 
 
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items. 
 
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2015, City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.